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Possession will be key in Greece, says Arsenal’s Bellerin

Controlling possession will be key in Arsenal's do-or-die Champions League clash against Olympiakos Piraeus on Wednesday, right back Hector Bellerin has said.
Watford v Arsenal – Barclays Premier League

5 Talking Points: Newcastle United vs Liverpool FC

What worked for Newcastle United and what didn't for Liverpool.
Georginio Wijnaldum

5 positives for Liverpool for the future

With the Klopp Liverpool finally coming to the front, what can Liverpool look forward to in the future
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Man City’s showing at Stoke was unacceptable, says Hart

Manuel Pellegrini blamed injuries for Manchester City's defeat at Stoke City but goalkeeper Joe Hart said their performance had been unacceptable.
Stoke City v Manchester City – Barclays Premier League

Rampant Leicester go top though Vardy streak ends

Jamie Vardy's record scoring streak ended but Leicester City's improbable Premier League title challenge continued with Riyad Mahrez's hat-trick.
Swansea City v Leicester City – Barclays Premier League

Lyon slump continues with Angers defeat

Olympique Lyon's struggles continued on Saturday when they suffered a fourth defeat in five games in all competitions.
Olympique Lyon v Angers – French Ligue 1

Troubled Benzema earns Benitez praise with double

Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez had particular praise for Karim Benzema on Saturday after the France forward struck twice.
Real Madrid v Getafe – Spanish Liga BBVA

Talking points : Man City stumble at Stoke

Here are the major talking points from themagnificent victory by Stoke City against league leaders Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium.
Stoke City v Manchester City – Barclays Premier League

Suarez, Neymar and Messi find a home in Russian zoo

If Barcelona's Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi ever get to Saransk, they will find their namesakes playing already in the local Russian zoo.
Real Madrid v Barcelona – Liga BBVA

Guatemalan soccer official arrested on cruise ship off Florida

A top Guatemalan soccer official and judge on the Central American country's constitutional court was arrested on a cruise ship at Port Canaveral, Florida.
Journalists gather in front of FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich

Real Madrid thrown out of Cup over ineligible player

Real Madrid have been thrown out of the King's Cup after they used an ineligible player in Wednesday's last 32, first leg match.
File photo of Celta Vigo’s Augusto fighting for the ball with Real Madrid’s Cheryshev during their Spanish first division soccer match at Balaidos stadium in Vigo

Saints won’t sell even for 100 million pounds, says Koeman

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is adamant they will not lose any players in the January transfer window .
Southampton v Liverpool – Capital One Cup Quarter Final